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Manchester United legend Andrew Cole reveals nephew Alexander was his kidney donor following transplant as he lifts lid on battle with disease

Andy Cole has lifted the lid on his battle with kidney disease – and revealed his nephew was his donor.

The Manchester United legend had a transplant in April after suffering from a condition which causes scarring of the kidneys.

Cole first fell ill in June 2015, after picking up an airborne virus.

Andrew Coleu00a0had a transplant after a condition which causes scarring of the kidneys
Andrew Cole had a transplant after a condition which causes scarring of the kidneys
The Manchester United legend is slowly returning to full strength following the operation
The Manchester United legend is slowly returning to full strength following the operation

'How I actually it picked up on whatever continent I was in, who will know,' he explained.